NHTSA Complaint #11421997 — 2017 KIA FORTE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11421997
Vehicle	2017 KIA FORTE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	May 27, 2021
Date Filed	June 23, 2021
Mileage	82,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the engine needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 21V260000 (Engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that the issue falls on the driver due to improper maintenance. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

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